Probation for man who cheated fire department

August 05, 2009

A former Lemont firefighter was sentenced to two years probation today for falsely collecting more than $27,000 in pay and benefits from the Lemont Fire Protection District for supposedly serving in the military.

Steven Slawinski, 40, of Romeoville, was sentenced after apologizing in court and pleading guilty to one count of felony theft.